MTD Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VERONA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | MTD Products, Inc. | Report ID | 20201110389 |
| Address | 5484 Hwy 145 S | City, State ZIP | VERONA, MISSISSIPPI 38879 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 | Inspection # | 1501288 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.19000, -88.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing carbon steel parts into a fixture so a robot could weld them. The clamp on the fixture actuated and caught the tip of the employee's left little finger. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2020, a worker at MTD Products, Inc. in VERONA, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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